Staten Island, New York vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 41.2% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $29,393 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten_Island, NY vs. North_Charleston, SC
Compared to Staten_Island, North_Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower